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Bio:
I wasa REALLY late comer to the QAF world - I didn't have cable back when the show was on. I only discovered it in Nov. 2011 when I came across it on DVD at my local public library. I instantly fell in love - this has to be one of the greatest love stories ever told and I can't get enough. I never was a fan fic reader, writer or anything prior to QAF. Now, I'm pretty much obsessed.
Hope you all enjoy my stories! I know that I've enjoyed writing them more than I ever thought I would. TAG
Email comments to: tagsitqaf@gmail.com
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!ANNOUNCEMENT! ANNOUNCEMENT!
Time Cures - the long-awaited sequel to the Time Blitz saga is now available on Amazon/Kindle. Get your copy today!
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Twitter: @Tagsitqaf
Facebook: @Tagsitqaf - Tag Gregory
Kindle: Time Blitz on Kindle
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"Let's eat Grandma"
"Let's eat, Grandma"
-Commas save lives, please use them wisely!
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“Fanfiction is what literature might look like if it were reinvented from scratch after a nuclear apocalypse by a band of brilliant pop-culture junkies trapped in a sealed bunker. They don't do it for money. That's not what it's about. The writers write it and put it up online just for the satisfaction. They're fans, but they're not silent, couchbound consumers of media. The culture talks to them, and they talk back to the culture in its own language.” Lev Grossman
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5/21/15 - Three years in now and I've posted twenty stories - 18 are complete and two are long-term WIPs - for a total of more than 1.25 million words. I've hosted two writing challenges, helped out a couple new writers by doing some beta work and hosted an internationally attended online QAF marathon. In the last year I also wrote my first original story, which is a major accomplishment I never dreamed I'd complete. I'd never have done any of that without the inspiration of QAF. Fanfic really CAN change lives! TAG
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5/21/16 - It's the fourth anniversary of my posting my first fanfic story! I'm up to twenty-four stories for a grand total of over 1.75 Million words of fiction! Wow! Thank you to all my readers, my fellow writers and my wonderful friends in this fandom for keeping me motivated and writing.
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5/21/17 - WOW! Five years writing QAF fanfic - can you believe it? And in that time I’ve completed 36 stories totalling just short of 2.5 million words of fiction. On top of all that, I’ve helped estable Kinnetik Dreams and have make scores of wonderful friends. Thank you to this wonderful fandom for enabling all that. I love you all!
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5/21/18 - I can’t believe I’ve only been writing QAF fanfic for SIX years. I’m so connected to this fandom now that it feels like a part of my life. I’m super proud of my work over this past year. Along with my co-author, SunshineSally, I actually got one of my stories published! Add to that that my works total 43 stories and over 3,000,000 words of fiction. And I owe it all to this wonderful show, Queer As Folk, that inspired me.
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5/21/19 - On the 7th Anniversary of posting my first story, I find myself still enjoying this fanfic stuff as much as ever. As of today I've written over 3.4 million words of fidction, including 51 stories and self-published my first book. Wow! Hopefully, by the end of this year, my second book will be published too. Who knows what will come next. Thanks for joing me on this amazing journey.
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5/21/20 - It’s the 8th Anniversary of my first posted story. Unfortunately, this year is different for so many reasons. I wasn’t able to write as much this past year because I was trying to sort out my personal and professional life. I didn’t even attempt NaNoWriMo. But then COVID19 came and wrecked all my plans anyway so... Still, I added 3 more novel-length stories to my name, including one I’m shopping around to get published and another that’s semi-autobiographical and almost killed me to write. My total is more than 3.7 million words & 55 stories. And I’m still here!
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5/21/22 - This will be the TENTH ANNIVERSARY of when I posted my very first QAF story! I can barely belive it. Ten years of writing and I owe it all the this amazing show that was the catalyst for my writing journey. Since then I've writen/published *29* novel-length stories. I've published *7* of those books plus done one audiobook. I'm working on publishing and 8th now as well as doing the second audiobook. And I'm still writing QAF fanfic because I can't stop. Thank you for reading!
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You can now own a copy of my first PUBLISHED story: Time Blitz by Tasgist & Lily Marie. Part 1 of the Time Adventure Series
The Stylite Chronicles - the second series published by Tagsit & Lily Marie is available here: The Stylite Chronicles
And, if you want to listen to one of my stories, you can get the first book of the Stylite Chronicles Here: Stylite: Mystery Audiobook
Links to Current Online stories:
Backdoor Adventures
Male Order Bride
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The title says it all. AU Canon
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Ted Schmidt, Tucker
Tags: 100k+ Word Count
Genres: Alternate Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 67 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 339520 Read Count: 83903
Date: Mar 08, 2019 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4- Distractions
This is going to be a huge change for Brian... TAG
Author's Response:
Brian has some major things that will change in his life if he lets them.
Date: Mar 16, 2019 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5- A New Monday Dawns
At this point, I wonder how long it will take before Brian temps Justin into his bed, sponsor or no sponsor... TAG
Author's Response:
We shall see, but I don't think Justin will be easily tempted.
Date: Mar 27, 2019 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6- The Beginning
Poor Brian - he’s gonna have to find a sexual outlet that’s not associated with drinking soon or he’s gonna explode from all that pent up testosterone. Lol. TAG
Author's Response:
You mean Brian can't live without sex? (lol)- He will have to find a way to let off some steam
Date: Apr 05, 2019 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7- Mikey's Lament
I’m so proud of Brian for calling Justin instead of taking that drink! TAG
Author's Response:
Its a great first step, relying on Justin instead of himself.
Date: Apr 21, 2019 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8- First Trial
So proud of Brian for making that call to Justin! TAG
Author's Response:
Brian wants to be sober for Gus. Having Gus in the loft at the time was a huge encouragement to not take the drink. Now for him to do the same when Gus isn't around.
Date: Apr 21, 2019 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9- Two Weeks Sober
Perfect response from Em! TAG
Author's Response:
Emm wants to keep Brian talking and he wants to support him. By not asking a milion questions, he is allowing Brian to move the journey at his pace.
Date: May 05, 2019 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11- Conversations
Important soul searching... TAG
(PS. Was at a coffee shop today and overheard two women talking, the younger of whom was pretty obviously just starting AA, and all I could think of was this fic. I kept comparing the woman’s statements to what Brian’s going through here. You KNOW it’s a good story when you can’t stop thinking about it in real life... 😉)
Author's Response:
Wow. I hope what you were hearing was parallel to my story. ( ie- am I being accurate?) It does say alot when you are thinking of the story in real life. Glad you are enjoying the story.
Date: Apr 27, 2019 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10- No More Secrets
I like the way Brian’s having to get in touch with his own emotions and motivations in this story. Very introspective. TAG
Author's Response:
I think when someone makes a huge life change as Brian is doing, you have to really look at your life. If you don't , you most likely won't be successful.
Date: May 25, 2019 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12- The Road Less Taken
The thing I don’t get is why he hasn’t dumped out all those bottles of alcohol in his loft... TAG
Author's Response:
Tag:
He's just not ready yet. Hopefully soon.
Date: Jun 13, 2019 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13- My Son Gus
I’m happy for Brian re the decision as to Gus. That’s the perfect way to spend all his new free time. TAG
Author's Response:
I always thought the look on Brian's face when he was saying goodbye to Gus when the girls were driving off showed so much pain. I decided in my universe, Brian realized this early on.
Date: Jun 20, 2019 Title: Chapter 14: The 64,000 Dollar Question
I feel kind of sorry for Brian and that he associates his whole existence with going to Woody’s and Babylon. That’s a very shallow existence. I’m not sure how Justin can fix that. It seems more of a mental health issue than something your sponsor could do. TAG
Author's Response:
Tag- you are right. Brian's whole life has been to lean toward success- he saw himself as a failure and a punching bag for his parents and he wanted his first foray into life to be successful. As a gorgeous gay man he finally felt in control and later when he built his business, he had to be the best as well. He doesn't know how to blend into the woodwork. His whole life is about showing his childhood self how successul he is as an adult. Definitely a Mental health issue.
Date: Aug 23, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1- Hi My Name Is Brian and I'm An Alcoholic
Hi! 👋🼠I lost track of where I was on this story so I'm starting over! Lol. Love the premise. TAG
Author's Response:
TAG:
I'm glad you are still interested in reading the whole thing again. True, there are 35 chapters ( and still a WIP), but its taking a long time to write. I love this story and am pleased that you will be reading it again. I hope you enjoy it.
Date: Aug 24, 2020 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6- The Beginning
Brian really needs a hobby other than sex... TAG
Author's Response:
But sex is so fun. (LOL)
Date: Aug 26, 2020 Title: Chapter 14: The 64,000 Dollar Question
Somehow I don't see Brian as the type to take up woodworking or even writing fanfiction as a hobby that will keep him away from Woody's in Babylon at night. I'm not sure where are you going to go with the story but it'll be interesting to figure out some alternative for our poor stud. TAG
Author's Response:
LOL- Brian writing fanfiction would not be something I envision. Although, 20+ years ago, I did not even know what fanfiction was. Now, I can't imagine my life without writing and reading it on a regular basis.
Date: Aug 26, 2020 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17- Best Friends or Worst Enemies
I like that Brian has a plan but I think his first trip to Babylon it's gonna be harder than he thinks… TAG
Author's Response:
Brian's trip to Babylon will be hard. Sorry for the late response. I thought I responded to the comments last chapter but evidently my writing was not the only thing that got caught up with school.
Date: Aug 26, 2020 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20- Worthiness
Love watching Brian's innermost thoughts... TAG
Author's Response:
Thank you. It is almost like writing in first person.
Author's Response:
Thank you. It is almost like writing in first person.
Date: Aug 27, 2020 Title: Chapter 32: Chapter 32- Looking Out Over Pittsburgh
Such a 'Dad Day'. Lol. TAG
Date: Aug 27, 2020 Title: Chapter 35: Chapter 35- Amends
All caught up & ready for more, please! TAG
Author's Response:
Well, sorry TAG you had to wait a really long time for the update, but there is one now and the next one will be sent out in a few weeks. Hopefully I will get back to writing more regularly.
Date: Oct 12, 2020 Title: Chapter 36: Chapter 36- Life Is Not Shades of White
I worry about Brian losing Deb... 😕 TAG
Author's Response:
Brian has a lot on his plate. Hopefully, his family will be there to support him.
Date: Mar 20, 2021 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1- Hi My Name Is Brian and I'm An Alcoholic
Just wanted to let you know the story posted correctly on the new server! Yay! (I'm still not caught up reading though so you'll have to wait for a substantive review.) TAG
Author's Response:
No worries. Read and review at your leisure
Date: Mar 23, 2021 Title: Chapter 38: Chapter 38- Lunch Anyone?
I love the way Brian handled Lindsey! TAG
Author's Response:
Yes, that is one of my favorite scenes.
Date: Mar 23, 2021 Title: Chapter 41: Chapter 41- Progress
Cleaver Brian... TAG
Date: Mar 23, 2021 Title: Chapter 42: Chapter 42- A little Shopping Expedition
Brian cooking... what will happen next I wonder? Lol. TAG
Author's Response:
Maybe he will have a family dinner.
Date: Mar 23, 2021 Title: Chapter 44: Chapter 44- Sunday at the Museum
Love hearing about all the time Justin is spending wit Gus & his dad. TAG
Author's Response:
Justin is enjoying his time. Who knows where it will lead?
Date: Mar 23, 2021 Title: Chapter 45: Chapter 45- Meeting with Deb
Great to see Brian touching on the whole mindfulness topic and living in the moment. Excellent advice. TAG
Author's Response:
WE all should live in the moment- I think it would make life better.